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Final Program
Regional
Workshop for the Arab Region on Guidelines on the smooth transition of existing
mobile networks to
IMT-2000 for Developing Countries
Damascus (Syria),
13-15 June 2005 |
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Wireless communications and Internet are merging in IMT-2000 to provide
advanced mobile multimedia services. In this context, ITU is playing a
preeminent role in defining frameworks and system concepts for bridging
the digital divide. These Seminars will address the various aspects of
the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) focusing on
IMT-2000 as an optimum wireless communication infrastructure for the
information society, with particular emphasis on global solutions
adequate to the requirements of developing countries.
There are now more mobile users than fixed users. This increasing
“demographic” shift requires an essential re-examination of the
relationship between fixed and mobile networks. In order to provide
assistance to Members, the ITU-D SG 2, in the framework of Question
18/2, has prepared the Mid Term Guidelines on Smooth Transition from
Existing Networks to IMT-2000 for Developing Counties.
The purpose of the Workshop
is to present and discuss the Guidelines and to provide information to
telecommunication operators, policy makers, regulators and other
stakeholders
with an
understanding of viable transition paths - including economic aspects -
to change smoothly their pre-IMT-2000 networks towards IMT-2000. The
reflection induced by these Guidelines should help to perceive the pros
and cons of the possible solutions towards IMT-2000 and to take adequate
decisions.
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
Day 1 (13 June 2005)
| Registration: 8:00 – 9:15 hours |
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09:15 – 10:00 hours
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Session 1.1: Opening
Chairman: Mrs. Natasa Gospic, Rapporteur Q.18/2 ITU-D
Vice-Chairman: Mr. John Visser ITU-T SG19 (ITU-T)
1.1.1 Welcome address (Authority of the hosting Administration)
1.1.2 Introductory remarks/Keynote address (MTG and Q.18/2) -
Natasa Gospic (Rapporteur Q.18/2 ITU-D)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.1.3 ITU/BDT projects of interest in the Arab Region - Miloud Ameziane
(BDT Regional Office, Cairo)
Abstract
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Short Bio
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Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:00 – 10:30 hours |
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10:30 – 12:00 hours
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Session 1.2: ITU Activities on IMT-2000 1.2.1
ITU Structure/ITU-T IMT-2000 Core Network Activities - John Visser (ITU-T)
Abstract
- Short Bio -
Presentation
1.2.2 ITU-D: IMT-2000 Activities in support of Developing Countries -
Riccardo Passerini (ITU-D)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.2.3 ITU-R: IMT-2000 Radio Technology and Spectrum Matters - Colin
Langtry (ITU-R); presented by John Visser
Abstract
- Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 12:00 - 13:30 hours
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13:30 - 15:00 hours
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Session 1.3: International Framework for IMT-2000
1.3.1 CDG Activities, CDMA2000 leading 3G - George Mansho (CDMA
Development Group); presented by Luigi Gasparollo
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.2 UMTS Forum Activities - Jean-Pierre Bienaimé (Chairman, UMTS
Forum)
Abstract -
Short
Bio - Presentation
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15:00 - 16:30 hours
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Session 1.4: IMT-2000 Implementation 1.4.1
Mobile 2G/3G networks: a Universal Communication and Service Solution -
Roland Thies (Alcatel France)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.4.2 IMT-2000 CDMA Solutions for developing countries - Luigi
Gasparollo (Qualcomm Europe)
Abstract -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 16:30 – 17:00 hours |
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17:00 - 18:15 hours
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Session 1.5: Wireless Evolution and Implementation
1.5.1 IMT-2000 vs Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) systems - Jean-Pierre
Bienaimé (Chairman, UMTS Forum)
Abstract -
Presentation
1.5.2 WiFi and 3G Network for bridging digital divide in Developing
Countries - Jared Baraza (Telkom Kenya)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
Day 2 (14 June 2005)
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9:00 – 10:30 hours
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Session 2.1: Economic and Operational aspects
2.1.1 3G Business Prospects in the Arab Region - Hugh Collins (InterConnect
Communications Ltd.)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.1.2 Economical Modelling and Planning for 2G to 3G Migration - Oscar
Gonzalez-Soto (Spain)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:30 – 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 13:00 hours
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Session 2.2: Mobile Converged Networks
2.2.1 Shaping the Future: Mobile Network Evolution to NGN - John Visser
(Nortel)
Abstract -
Presentation -
Additional
material
2.2.2 Mobile Network Evolution to NGN - Roland Thies (Alcatel, France)
Abstract -
Presentation
2.2.3 Migration to IMT-2000 in Developing Countries: The view of Policy
Makers and Regulators and market reaction - Rajendra Singh (TRAI, India)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:30 hours |
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14:30 – 16:00 hours
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Session 2.3: Implementation and Operational aspects
2.3.1 Bridging the Digital Divide - Using IMT-2000 to Provide
Universal Access to Telecom Services - George Mansho (CDMA Development
Group); presented by Luigi Gasparollo
Abstract -
Presentation
2.3.2 Convergence Strategy for a Universal Operator and role of
Business Planning - Oscar Gonzalez-Soto (Spain)
Abstract -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 16:00 - 16:30 hours |
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16:30 – 18:00 hours
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Session 2.4: Operational and Regulatory Aspects 2.4.1
Strategies and special needs for regulators for transition to IMT-2000:
A Kenyan Response - Mercy Wanjau and Mwende Njiraini (Communications
Commission of Kenya)
Abstract -
Short Bio 1 -
Short Bio 2 -
Presentation
2.4.2 Case Study: Unified Licensing Regime in India - Rajendra Singh (TRAI,
India)
Abstract -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
Day 3 (15 June 2005)
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9:00 – 10:30 hours
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Session 3.1: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution: Guidelines
for Developing Countries
3.1.1 IMT-2000 Services: Special needs of Operators, Regulators and
Users in Developing Countries - Natasa Gospic (Rapporteur ITU-D Question
18/2)
Abstract -
Presentation
3.1.2 ITU-D Guidelines for Transitioning towards IMT-2000 Systems in
Developing Countries - Davide Grillo (Alcatel)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Coffee break: 10:30 - 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 12:30 hours
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Session 3.2: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution: Guidelines
for Developing Countries
3.2.1 Licensing Aspects - Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract -
Presentation -
Annex 1
3.2.2 From 2G to 3G: Special needs of Operators, Regulators and Users
in Developing Countries - Albert Kamga (NICT Department, Ministry of
Post and Telecommunications, Cameroon)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation 3.2.3 Bridging the digital divide in Africa
using 3G and IMT-2000 - Jared Baraza (Telkom Kenya)
Abstract -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 12:30 - 14:30 hours |
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14:30 – 16:00 hours
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Session 3.3: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution: Guidelines
for Developing Countries 3.3.1 Transition Path to IMT-2000
in Serbia - Divna Vuckovic (Ericsson d.o.o.)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.3.2 Implementation of the Mid Term Guidelines (MTG) in the real
network project - Jakov Stojanovic, MOBTEL Srbija and Milan Gospic,
Ericsson d.o.o, Serbia and Montenegro; presented by Divna Vuckovic
Abstract -
Short
Bio 1 - Short Bio 2 -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 16:00 - 16:30 hours |
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16:30 – 18:00 hours
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Session 3.4: Seminar Feedback and Conclusion
3.4.1 Participants' feedback per country (HoD of each participating
country)
3.4.2 Conclusions and closing remarks - John Visser (ITU) and Natasa
Gospic (ITU-D)
Abstract -
Presentation
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